Sign-Off's - Mr. B & Mrs. F

Mr. B
Hello and goodbye. This has been a truly wonderful experience. It is astounding how much I have learned/experienced even in the moments of our trip that were not organized. Lusaka was intense. Our work, while noble, did not seem to scratch the surface of what we could accomplish in this burgeoning metropolis. Highlights for me were getting to know Tommy, a Williams grad who is spending a year working with Grassroots Soccer in Lusaka, and walking through the streets of Lusaka and into the market to visit the street kids. As was typical with both Tommy and our walk there was more to take in than I could physically experience (Tommy and I were also a bit distracted as we were watching the US be defeated by Brazil). Our “travel” section of the trip highlighted for me the great privilege I enjoy daily. I was humbled by our posh accommodation and embarrassed that I lived in such luxury while others around me, indeed those who make the country operate, did not. It is good to have these moments of clarity and I am grateful that we experienced the tourism industry if only that it provided a great counterpoint to the first portion of our trip. The natural beauty (VicFalls, Zambezi, Flora, Fauna) of Zambia would take many blog posts to even poorly capture, so I will not attempt. I only say that it has been awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
Mr. B SIGNING OFF!

Mrs. Flemma
I cannot believe that we are flying home today. In some ways, it feels as though we have been here for a long time, but in others, it feels like we have barely been able to unpack. There is so much to look back upon. My favorite memories of the trip as a whole would be: teaching with Rahul, Alex and Alex at Ibex Hill School, the late night dance party in the girls dorm at Chalo, my dear roommate- Isabel- at Chalo who shared her room and heart with me, EVERYTHING about being at Kayila Lodge (including seeing our first wildlife!), horse back riding with giraffe and zebras, and experiencing high tea on Livingstone Island, which was an experience of a life time. Memories are flooding back in as I type this brief summary…there is so much more to recount. It has been a wonderful experience getting to know this group of Hotchkiss students. While I will miss spending time with them, I have to admit that I am ready to see my own family again in a day! Great memories- thank you! Diana Flemma